WICHITA, Kan. — A misty, gray start greets Sedgwick County this Saturday, with damp roads and low clouds draped across the city. Periods of steady rain and pockets of fog will hang on through much of the day, then gradually ease from west to east later tonight. This is the last gasp of an unsettled autumn system before a drier, cooler pattern settles in to start next week.
Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Wichita expect showers to persist into Saturday afternoon, with most locations picking up around a quarter inch of rain. Brief drops in visibility are possible in fog, especially along the I-35 and U.S. 54 corridors through midday. Winds remain light and easterly, generally 7 to 10 mph. Clouds will linger Sunday, but most areas should stay dry, setting the stage for a calmer, cooler opening to the week.
A weak disturbance may stir up a few isolated showers on Monday, though severe weather and flooding are not anticipated. Temperatures look seasonably mild, topping out near 60°F Monday before easing into the mid-50s on Tuesday. Clearing skies Tuesday night could allow lows to slip into the upper 30s—cold enough for a touch of frost in sheltered rural spots.
Drivers should prepare for slick pavement today and cooler morning commutes early next week. Once the weekend clouds thin, expect several bright, breezy days—perfect for Halloween decorating or wrapping up late-season yardwork.
A chillier November is waiting just around the corner.
Five-day outlook for Wichita, KS:
– Saturday: 57/52 — Steady rain with areas of fog; wet, slow-going roads.
– Sunday: 58/52 — Mostly cloudy; a little early drizzle possible, lighter winds.
– Monday: 61/45 — Partly cloudy with a slight chance of a stray shower.
– Tuesday: 57/41 — Cooler and breezy; skies turning clearer.
– Wednesday: 54/40 — Partly sunny with crisp, dry air.
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